THE RESORT:
Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives
Surrounded by the blue ocean of the South Ari Atoll, Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives is a barefoot paradise with a palm-fringed beach and a shimmering lagoon that offers the perfect island holiday for everyone. With 112 spacious villas set over-water, and suites blending harmoniously with the natural setting, the island has a wealth of activities and superb facilities that make this an ideal hideaway for couples and honeymooners, or a fun-filled destination for families. There are exceptional opportunities to discover the exotic life of the Maldives underwater, with a house reef that is a kaleidoscope of colour for snorkellers, a shipwreck dive site just off the island, and easy access to some of the most famous dive sites in the world.
THE RESORT:
Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives
Surrounded by the blue ocean of the South Ari Atoll, Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives is a barefoot paradise with a palm-fringed beach and a shimmering lagoon that offers the perfect island holiday for everyone. With 112 spacious villas set over-water, and suites blending harmoniously with the natural setting, the island has a wealth of activities and superb facilities that make this an ideal hideaway for couples and honeymooners, or a fun-filled destination for families. There are exceptional opportunities to discover the exotic life of the Maldives underwater, with a house reef that is a kaleidoscope of colour for snorkellers, a shipwreck dive site just off the island, and easy access to some of the most famous dive sites in the world.
Our Services
DIVING
Home to the gentle giants, diving at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives has been on a bucket list for many. Once you’re here, do not pass up the opportunity to learn scuba diving, as there is no better place to learn to dive than the Maldives, with its warm waters and vibrant marine life. PADI courses for beginners and experienced divers are available on the island. Get an internationally recognised PADI scuba diving certificate and dive anywhere else in the world!
Travel light and avoid the extra luggage, diving equipment are included in both diving courses and excursions.
DIVING
Home to the gentle giants, diving at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives has been on a bucket list for many. Once you’re here, do not pass up the opportunity to learn scuba diving, as there is no better place to learn to dive than the Maldives, with its warm waters and vibrant marine life. PADI courses for beginners and experienced divers are available on the island. Get an internationally recognised PADI scuba diving certificate and dive anywhere else in the world!
Travel light and avoid the extra luggage, diving equipment are included in both diving courses and excursions.
WATERSPORTS
At Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives, a whole host of incredible experiences await you, from relaxing pastimes such as snorkelling and cruising the lagoon on a pedal boat to adrenaline-firing activities such as wakeboarding and parasailing. We are fully equipped with everything you need for a truly splashing time: kneeboards, wakeboards, seabob water scooters, banana boats, fun toys and more. The highly experienced and EFR-trained Watersports team are available for tuition and advice about which activity would suit you best.
For your safety, you must wear a life vest during the conduct of any watersports activity.
WATERSPORTS
At Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives, a whole host of incredible experiences await you, from relaxing pastimes such as snorkelling and cruising the lagoon on a pedal boat to adrenaline-firing activities such as wakeboarding and parasailing. We are fully equipped with everything you need for a truly splashing time: kneeboards, wakeboards, seabob water scooters, banana boats, fun toys and more. The highly experienced and EFR-trained Watersports team are available for tuition and advice about which activity would suit you best.
For your safety, you must wear a life vest during the conduct of any watersports activity.
EXCURSIONS
Check out the schedule of our daily excursions and have fun with family and friends. Every day, we set out on different snorkelling adventures, whale shark, turtle or manta quest, or choose to stay dry and explore the underwater world on a semi submarine ride. During the early evening, you can learn how to catch a fish using just a line or set out on an early morning quest for big game fishing. Here at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives, there are plenty of activities to choose from and you’ll never run out of things to do to make your holiday more special.
There are limited slots per activity. We recommend that you book one day in advance, so be sure to call or visit the dive centre on your arrival at the resort.
EXCURSIONS
Check out the schedule of our daily excursions and have fun with family and friends. Every day, we set out on different snorkelling adventures, whale shark, turtle or manta quest, or choose to stay dry and explore the underwater world on a semi submarine ride. During the early evening, you can learn how to catch a fish using just a line or set out on an early morning quest for big game fishing. Here at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives, there are plenty of activities to choose from and you’ll never run out of things to do to make your holiday more special.
There are limited slots per activity. We recommend that you book one day in advance, so be sure to call or visit the dive centre on your arrival at the resort.
LUXURY YACHT CHARTER
Elevate your experience aboard one of our luxury yachts. Check with our team the available yachts on the island, our sister company Best Yachts Maldives, have a fleet of luxury yacht for daily excursions or overnight charter. Depending on your requirements, our team will recommend the right yacht for you and your group.
Yacht rentals are subject to availability of the yachts, please enquire to check on the yacht availability.
LUXURY YACHT CHARTER
Elevate your experience aboard one of our luxury yachts. Check with our team the available yachts on the island, our sister company Best Yachts Maldives, have a fleet of luxury yacht for daily excursions or overnight charter. Depending on your requirements, our team will recommend the right yacht for you and your group.
Yacht rentals are subject to availability of the yachts, please enquire to check on the yacht availability.
THE CORAL PROJECT
Best Dives Maldives team initiated the coral regeneration project in 2014 at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives. However, due to the ‘El Niño’ phenomenon in 2015-2016, the replanted corals around the island did not survive. Recently, our team on the island has reactivated the project and is continuously monitoring the growth of various types of replanted coral fragments.
Join the semi submarine tour or go on a guided house reef snorkelling to see the development of these young replanted coral fragments.
THE CORAL PROJECT
Best Dives Maldives team initiated the coral regeneration project in 2014 at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives. However, due to the ‘El Niño’ phenomenon in 2015-2016, the replanted corals around the island did not survive. Recently, our team on the island has reactivated the project and is continuously monitoring the growth of various types of replanted coral fragments.
Join the semi submarine tour or go on a guided house reef snorkelling to see the development of these young replanted coral fragments.
Start your scuba diving adventure online now at home, in your own time and leave the diving part at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives!
Start your scuba diving adventure online now at home, in your own time and leave the diving part at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives!